Guardian of the Relics · Warden of the Vault · Read Our Keeper's Creed
NEW COLLECTIBLES. PRESERVED WITH CARE.Our collectibles are often beautifully preserved, especially when obtained from fresh factory cases. Pristine-looking packaging is possible—but not guaranteed. Unless a listing specifically says otherwise, our outer packaging standard is Standard Retail Grade. We do not promise mint, flawless, C10, or professional grading results.
THE KEEPER'S CONDITION REFERENCE
The condition of the collectible itself and the condition of its outer packaging are different. Manufacturers do not seal every new-in-box product in the same way; each listing describes the specific item.
Standard Retail Grade
OUR DEFAULT STANDARD
Packaging ranges from exceptionally clean to ordinary retail wear. Small corner marks, light creases, minor veining, scuffs, window marks or stickers may occur. Not every package has these imperfections.
Pristine Possibilities
POSSIBLE, NOT A GUARANTEED GRADE
Some standard orders may arrive with exceptionally clean, collector-desirable packaging. We do not certify condition or guarantee a mint or grade-worthy result.
Unfortunate Entombments
DAMAGED PACKAGING — DISCLOSED
Significant flaws such as crushed or cracked bubbles, ripped cardbacks, severe crushing or major tears are disclosed in that item's listing and shown with actual photos when applicable.
Important: Pristine Possibilities is a possible outcome, not an extra condition grade. Significant known damage cannot be hidden under the Standard Retail Grade description.
STOCK vs. EXACT PHOTOS
STOCK — Representative
A manufacturer image or sample from our inventory. Actual package graphics, legitimate production colors, styles, sticker placement or minor details may differ. Stock images do not establish the exact unit's package condition or guarantee an unpunched card.
EXACT — Specific Item
Photos show the particular unit offered. Review the pictures and listing details for visible condition. EXACT photos do not guarantee professional grading.
No designation? Unless otherwise stated, treat photos as STOCK. Any known significant flaw or different edition must be disclosed individually.
TIMEWORN RELICS — AGE-RELATED CONDITIONS
New, unopened toys can show their age. Original paperboard, window plastic, adhesives and factory fasteners change naturally during long-term storage. An accurate release year matters more than a universal definition of “vintage.”
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Cardboard: yellowing or toning, spotting or foxing, fading, warping, old sticker residue or paper loss after price-tag removal.
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Plastic: window scratches, cloudiness, discoloration or brittleness.
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Original restraints: plastic ties, elastic or rubber bands may dry out, loosen or snap, particularly in older Monster High dolls and heavier action figures.
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Shifted contents: accessories or figures may move within otherwise unopened packages when original fasteners fail; movement alone is not proof that the package was opened.
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Manufacturing variations: legitimate differences in colors, cardbacks, graphics, factory paint, packaging or stickers may occur.
Known substantial damage, visibly displaced contents or serious age-related staining will be described specifically when identified. Some older items may be marked Not Recommended for Mint-on-Card Collectors.
OLDER TOYS, DEMO BATTERIES & ELECTRONICS
BEWARE! THE TOYS IN OUR CRYPT AREN'T DEAD… BUT THEIR DEMO BATTERIES MIGHT BE!
Original TRY-ME or demonstration batteries were intended for brief demonstrations, not decades of storage. They may be depleted, leaving sounds, lights or motors non-operational even in new, factory-sealed toys. We generally do not open sealed collectibles to test them.
Original batteries may also leak or corrode naturally over time inside compartments we cannot inspect. Unless expressly promised in an individual listing, original batteries and demonstration features are untested and not guaranteed to work.
If you intend to open an older toy, have the manufacturer's specified replacement batteries available. Inspect the compartment before use, and do not touch suspected battery residue with bare hands or operate visibly damaged electronics. Report concerns you notice upon delivery under our Returns & Cancellations Policy.
DIGITAL CODES, DLC & VIRTUAL BONUSES
Some older physical collectibles originally included downloadable content, game codes, promotional items or virtual bonuses. An unused code may still be redeemable—but other codes may have expired, been limited to a promotion, or depended on a discontinued platform.
Unused does not guarantee redeemable. Unless an individual listing expressly promises a valid working code, any original code or digital insert is an untested historical bonus, with no guaranteed redemption or ongoing platform support. The item being sold is the described physical collectible; specific listing promises and applicable consumer rights still apply.
CRYPT RAIDERS' DIVINE SELECTIONS
WHITE-GLOVE PERSONALIZED COLLECTOR SERVICE
Particular about corners, stickers, cardbacks, packaging variations or exact-unit photographs? We understand.
Contact us before purchasing to discuss hand-selection from available inventory, photographs of a specific unit, or extra protective packing. Additional fees may apply and will be disclosed before purchase. Divine Selections provides personalized attention, not a mint-condition or professional-grading guarantee.
See Our Services for other options, including Finders Keepers collectible sourcing, or Contact Us to inquire.
PACKED BY THE KEEPERS
We personally inspect, handle and carefully pack each order using protective materials appropriate to its size, weight, fragility and packaging. Packaging-sensitive collectibles ship in appropriately protective boxes; suitable durable merchandise may travel in protective mailers.
Our fulfillment packing process is recorded for quality control. We do not dropship our collectible inventory. We cannot control every carrier event, but we take our part of the journey seriously.
Read Our Keeper's Creed for the promise behind our care, and Returns & Cancellations for shipment-error and damage-reporting procedures.
“A treasure preserved is a memory protected.”
THE TOYS IN OUR CRYPT ARE WAITING FOR YOU…